caregiver support
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8 Fun Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp and Healthy
A healthy brain is key to overall well-being, and keeping your mind sharp can be both fun and rewarding. Here are 8 enjoyable ways to enhance your cognitive function: 1.Listen to Something New: Engage your brain with podcasts or audiobooks that introduce new ideas and topics. 2. Write It Down: Journaling or blogging helps you process your thoughts and stimulates creativity. Consider using a guided journal with prompts for extra inspiration. Here’s my favorite journal Write To Remember Full disclosure: I created it. I filled it with the things I like best in a journal, so I’m sure you will like it! It has cream-colored pages to be…
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7 Ways to Reduce Stress during Quarantine
1. Limit News Consumption Know the facts, but don’t overwatch the news and create more anxiety. 2. Practice Calming TechniquesWhether this is reading, watching your favorite TV show, or taking a bath, be sure to take time for yourself to relax. 3. Move Your Body Exercise is a great way to release tension in your body and take your mind off of things for a while. 4. Connect With Loved OnesSchedule a time to call, text, email, or video call a friend or family member. 5. Find Activities That Bring Joy Whether that’s listening to music or finishing a puzzle, find an activity that you enjoy. There are many online options for different activities,…
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Do you Journal?
Can Journaling Solve All Your Problems?Nowadays, journaling is a popular topic that enters many conversations. People are learning the benefits of journaling, how to create journaling habits, and the different ways they can use them. But it is also easy to assume journaling is going to solve all your problems. This isn’t the case, but it can...
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Not Just Memory Loss
When people think about dementia, memory loss is often the first symptom that comes to mind. However, dementia encompasses much more than just forgetting names, places, or words. It is a complex brain disorder that affects memory, behavior, speech, and numerous other cognitive functions. Understanding the broader implications of dementia can help us better support those affected by this condition. What is Dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of brain disorders that cause cognitive decline, impacting memory, thinking, and social abilities. While most types of dementia worsen over time, there is currently no cure. Different forms of dementia include Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal…
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10 Things to STOP Doing
Today I’m suggesting 10 things you should STOP DOING as a caregiver of a loved one with some form of Dementia. (Notice I said “suggest”. The choice is yours.) 1) STOP THE GUILT TRAIN. Our guilt and sense of obligation can imprison us.
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10 Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Below are the widely accepted early warning signs of Parkinson's Disease. Having a symptom doesn't mean you have the disease; however, if you notice several symptoms, it might be worth consulting a neurologist to be sure. 1) Loss of sense of smell. This is one of the oddest, least-known, and often earliest signs of Parkinson's disease, but it almost always goes unrecognized until later. Patients say they were at a party, and everyone was remarking on how strong a woman's perfume was, and they couldn't smell it. 2) Trouble sleeping. Neurologists stay alert for a sleep condition known as rapid-eye-movement behavior disorder (RBD), in which people essentially act out their…
